Last Updated: 30-August-2019

Barking Mad is dream job for Barbara and Caroline

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Barbara Frater and Caroline Bradshaw have recently made the change from senior teaching roles to their “dream job” with the Barking Mad self-employed franchise opportunity. They said, of their decision to purchase the already established Barking Mad Alnwick business as a resale:

 “We have recently swapped 20 years in the classroom for the stunning countryside of the Northumberland Coast, relocating to run a Barking Mad business full time. We love the county of Northumberland and the beautiful scenery makes chauffeuring of dogs to host families on their holidays a real new pleasure. We are crazy about dogs, especially collies, because we have a rescue collie called Ailsa but we love all breeds large and small.”

Barbara and Caroline bought the business from outgoing franchisee, Tina Young, who had successfully operated the territory for fourteen years, even being crowned the BFA HSBC Franchisee of the Year in 2014, a prestigious, national award. After an initial week of comprehensive training at Barking Mad’s head office in the Lake District, they are enjoying running their new business with the benefit of industry leading systems and support.

Last Updated: 07-December-2023

SIGNS EXPRESS FRANCHISEES SELL THEIR BUSINESS IN EXETER AFTER 28 SUCCESSFUL YEARS

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Newly for sale and successfully operating for 28 years under the current ownership of Nick and Marion Baxter-Sibley, Signs Express (Exeter) presents a solid business opportunity for a new business owner with EBITDA and turnover in an upward trajectory.

Set in a beautiful part of the world, this centre presents a fantastic business development opportunity with room for territory expansion, an experienced team, extensive customer database and the opportunity to see a return from day one.

Speaking with current owners, Nick and Marion Baxter-Sibley, we hear what the centre has to offer: “This is a great centre to have within the Signs Express network, with growing sales and a steady bottom line, we’re immensely proud of the business we’ve built over the years.  With easy access to both coast and moors, Exeter is an excellent place geographically to be living and working. Having owned the centre for the past 28 years, we’re looking to retire which is why our centre is now on the market. We’ve worked hard to establish ourselves as an extremely reliable and reputable business in our local and surrounding areas with a comprehensive client portfolio of loyal customers and exceptional customer service, leading to 80% of business being from repeat customers.

Our wide-ranging territory offers a new owner the potential to unlock future business growth and along with support from the Franchise Support Centre, there is also opportunity to expand into neighbouring territories which presents an exciting next step in expansion for a new owner.”

Why Signs Express (Exeter)?

  • Operating for nearly 30 years with a loyal customer base
  • Territory expansion potential
  • Ideally situated on the busy Marsh Barton Trading Estate
  • EBITDA & turnover in an upward trajectory
  • Financing support from key lenders such as HSBC
  • No industry experience required, full training and onboarding is provided
  • Full support from the UK based Franchise Support Centre and wider network

Demonstrating significant sales and profit growth over the past year (post covid), along with a solid team and process efficiencies, the centre presents a significant business opportunity. Operating from a 2,000sqft modern industrial unit in Marsh Barton, Signs Express (Exeter) services areas including Exeter, Axminster, Seaton, Honiton, Cullompton, Cranbrook, Sidmouth, Okehampton, Exmouth, Crediton and Tiverton, presenting plenty of room for business growth and expansion.

Currently operating at gold level within the Signs Express network, the centre offers a new owner a solid business with sales and EBITDA in an upward trajectory.

Whilst this is an established business, the expansion potential allows you to put your stamp on the business to take it to the next level. With a forward-thinking strategy in place, there is also opportunity to expand the business further by taking on available neighbouring territories.

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If this is a business opportunity that appeals to you, why not get in touch for a no obligation introductory call and Interactive Discovery Day?

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